ROSES 
If gardeners were limited to only one flower, undoubtedly the 
Rose would be chosen in nine cases out of ten. This gorgeous 
flower which has been a mainstay in our gardens since colonial 
times and cultivated in the old world for centuries before, has 
been developed from rather insignificant little single flowers to 
the multi-hued gems of the present day. The magnificent Hybrid 
Teas and Climbers of our times cannot be excelled by any other 
class of plants. 
As there are so many types of Roses, their value to the gardener 
cannot be ever estimated. The Hybrid Teas are the backbone of 
the rose garden. They produce a continuous supply of color all 
summer and blooms to pick for the house. The Polyanthas or 
Baby Ramblers are invaluable for edging paths in the rose or 
flower garden. The Climbers trained on posts or trellises add 
sheets of color without taking up too much room in the garden. 
The Shrub Roses are fine for grouping in the shrub border or used 
as a background for the showier Hybrid Teas. Roses may be a 
little more fussy to grow than some flowers, but when you consider 
what you receive for the extra care, the game is surely worth 
the candle. 
Roses out of pots may be planted at any time, even while in 
full bl oom. Yo u can readily understand how desirable this is for 
gardeners requiring a few plants to fill in bare spaces in their 
gardens or for new gardeners who want to choose the colors in 
Roses they prefer. 
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